you do not have the luxury of a breakdown

i came across amy's blog recently. one of her posts was probably one of the most convicting & inspiring things i have read in a long time. when you read through, replace amy with your own name. here is the post; i hope Jesus uses amy's words of wisdom to touch you today:

The time has come for me to reference a saying handed down to me from my mom.

"You do not have the luxury of a breakdown."

You can't flip out.

You really do have to make use of those "every spiritual blessings" that Christ has given you.

Yes, Amy, you really are expected to be patient when you don't feel like it.

No, you cannot look to others to make you feel good, loved, accepted, comfortable.

Every day is a new challenge in the lengthening of your fuse, set the record.

Irritability is fleshly and proud.

Selfish feelings must be shot down the second you hear their footsteps creeping up.

Demands and expectations of others, for your happiness, amount to idolatry. IDOLATRY!

The fortitude and reliability of a wife, mom, daughter, sister and friend in whatever capacity God the Almighty requires of you is your responsibility. Do not shirk it.

You will love in all these ways and repent when you don't:

Patience,

Kindness,

You will not brag,

You will not be jealous,

You will not have a high view of yourself,

You will not lash out, demand your rights or tell people off,

You will be happy for others to get their way, and sacrifice to make that happen,

You will not snap when you're tired,

You will not resent others for anything, they do not exist for your fulfillment,

You will believe the very best about everyone in your life and attribute right motives to them,

You will be hopeful, thankful and optimistic,

Preach the Gospel to yourself, see your need and set your feet right.

Bask in the love of God and be deeply satisfied and warmly grateful.

Keep your eyes on heaven, not on this fading life.

You will make it to the end, by the power of the Holy Spirit living in you.

You will apologize.........again.

May God give me victory in this. May I be a blessing to everyone who knows me. Pray for me.

Eph 1

1Cor 13